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Frostywing
17th Sep 2019, 14:49
I’m looking to purchase a new set of boots that will be comfortable for long shifts, durable and worth the money. If anyone knows any good brands/models suitable for aviation that would be great.
Thanks
ShyTorque
17th Sep 2019, 19:26
Aviation boots here:
https://weheartit.com/entry/38972301
Tom Sawyer
18th Sep 2019, 02:22
Most comfortable ones I've had over the years have been Cofra brand......must be stylish as well as they are Italian? Quite a few UK suppliers if you search for them. DM's are OK but take some breaking in.
stevef
18th Sep 2019, 06:06
I got well over four years out of my first Airsafe safety boots. Very comfortable, lightweight and didn't need breaking in other than loosing the initial slight stiffness you'd get with any new footwear. Carbon fibre toecaps don't set off airport security scanners, which is another big plus. Made in China but don't let that put you off. Bear in mind that sizes tend to run a little large though.
Webby737
21st Sep 2019, 10:34
I bought a pair of these a couple of years ago https://www.redbrick.eu/redbrick-smaragd-brown-s3
Very comfortable and the composite toe caps don't set off the metal detectors at security.
They've also worn really well, I'll probably get another year or two out of them.
Psiontech
17th Oct 2019, 08:14
Aviation boots here:
https://weheartit.com/entry/38972301
Oooo, so nice!
Psiontech
17th Oct 2019, 08:21
I agree with Tom, Cofra are good boots, comfy, composite toecap & waterproof and a side zip so you can slip on and off easy, just in case of a security random check.
Best boots I ever had was a pair of bluesteel from down under. IMO they were the rolls royce of boots for aviation engineers, all the above features and even more comfy than the Cofra I have now. Sadly I can find them anywhere, so I assume they are no longer made.
Tom Sawyer
18th Oct 2019, 05:25
I agree with Tom, Cofra are good boots, comfy, composite toecap & waterproof and a side zip so you can slip on and off easy, just in case of a security random check.
Best boots I ever had was a pair of bluesteel from down under. IMO they were the rolls royce of boots for aviation engineers, all the above features and even more comfy than the Cofra I have now. Sadly I can find them anywhere, so I assume they are no longer made.
Presume you mean steel blue brand which is still widely available in Australia, but not sure if anyone would ship internationally. https://steelblue.com/au/boots/
stevef
29th Oct 2019, 20:47
Zero response from OPs is why I now don't often post in various Pprune requests for help.
uncle8
1st Nov 2019, 10:59
Presume you mean steel blue brand which is still widely available in Australia, but not sure if anyone would ship internationally.
Plenty on eBay who will.
Cofra boots every time
I walk around 10km a day in work and have worn Cofra boots for the last 10 years, would never wear anything else now.
Cofra New Egeo Safety Boots S1 P SR1 (http://www.safetybootsuk.co.uk/cofra-safety-footwear/cofra-non-metallic-safety-boots/Cofra-New-Egeo-S1-P-SR1-Rigger-Boots-with-Fibreglass-Toe-Cap-p-92494.html?sort=p.price&order=ASC)
Cofra Weddell Work Boots Composite Toe Caps & Midsole Metal Free (http://www.safetybootsuk.co.uk/cofra-safety-footwear/cofra-non-metallic-safety-boots/Cofra-Weddell-Work-Boots-Composite-Toe-Caps-Midsole-Metal-Free-p-91659.html?sort=p.price&order=ASC)
Cofra Modigliani Safety Boots (http://www.safetybootsuk.co.uk/cofra-safety-footwear/cofra-non-metallic-safety-boots/Cofra-Modigliani-Work-Boots-Composite-Toe-Caps-Midsole-Metal-Free-p-90958.html?sort=p.price&order=ASC)
The Modigliani (last link) are my fav.